Program Snapshot
Career Preparation
How do you find the right career? We're here to help you navigate it all. You’ll receive career coaching and leadership development to help you grow personally and professionally. From career exploring to resume building and networking, you can expect a life-changing experience.
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This transformational 3-week program is designed for undergrads and recent graduates from all institutions and majors. It blends the classroom, consulting, and coaching to expand your career potential. Submit your application today and take the first step toward expanding your possibilities alongside bright people from all over the world.
Learn MoreReal-World Experience
Combine classroom learning with real consulting projects. You’ll work in teams to devise solutions to real business challenges for a diverse mix of companies. Then, you’ll present your ideas to executives and receive valuable feedback. It's like gaining the experience of multiple internships.
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May 31-June 18
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Meet Our
Students
Each student has a unique story–just like you. Meet some of our students and hear why they chose Accelerator® Summer Business Immersion.
Hear from our Accelerator students about the consulting projects they worked on, and how their Vanderbilt Accelerator experience has given them business fundamentals to build upon.
Find out why Vanderbilt's Accelerator program is like gaining the experience of multiple internships in 3 weeks.
Hear from our Accelerator students about the consulting projects they worked on, and how their Vanderbilt Accelerator experience has given them business fundamentals to build upon.
By the numbers
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The percentage of Accelerator 2025 student survey respondents reported being extremely or very satisfied with the program.
Take a Virtual Tour of Owen
Explore our newly renovated building located in the heart of Nashville, thoughtfully designed to foster collaboration and connection. From our beautiful courtyard and in-house café to versatile spaces and accessible staff offices, every corner reflects our commitment to your success. Take a virtual tour of the place where our tight-knit community thrives!
Explore our newly renovated building located in the heart of Nashville, thoughtfully designed to foster collaboration and connection. From our beautiful courtyard and in-house café to versatile spaces and accessible staff offices, every corner reflects our commitment to your success. Take a virtual tour of the place where our tight-knit community thrives!
What's New
After pitching solutions to tech care company Asurion and pet care company Mars, Accelerator students wrapped up their summer business immersion with their third and final project for Firestone Complete Auto Care, a Bridgestone company. Student teams brainstormed ideas to increase brand awareness and drive sales, especially among Gen Z and Millennial potential customers. Promoting […]
Vanderbilt Accelerator students prepared and delivered pitches targeted toward Gen Z pet parents for Mars, a global leader in PetCare.
In the first week of Vanderbilt’s Accelerator Summer Business Immersion, students tackled a real-world consulting project for Asurion—developing fresh strategies to help the tech care company connect with Gen Z consumers.
Vanderbilt Accelerator teams up with Mars, Bridgestone & Asurion for 2025, giving students real-world consulting experience in just three weeks